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Practical information about pet travel & holidays to help you care for your pet and prepare questions for your veterinarian.
From 22 April 2026, UAE residents must obtain a fresh Animal Health Certificate for every trip to Europe with their pet. Here is everything you need to know about the process from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
As of April 22, 2026, non-EU residents must use Animal Health Certificates instead of EU pet passports to enter the EU with dogs, cats, or ferrets. This guide covers every requirement, timeline, and document you need before your trip.
Major airlines suspend pet cargo services to and from the UAE each summer as ground temperatures routinely exceed safe thresholds. This guide covers embargo dates, cabin alternatives, and planning timelines for pet owners in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi now allows dogs and cats in licensed hotels and restaurants under Circular No. 2/2026. Here is everything UAE residents and visitors need to know about compliance, registration, and keeping pets safe in extreme heat.
A complete safety checklist for planning a May long weekend road trip with your dog. Covers car restraint laws, rest stop timing, pet-friendly booking, and a printable packing list.
UAE summer temperatures regularly exceed 45 °C, triggering airline cargo embargoes that block pet transport for months. Here is how to plan safe pet travel from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.
Everything cat owners need to know about flying within the EU in 2026, from pet passport updates and airline carrier dimensions to cabin vs. cargo rules and veterinary sedation guidance. A step by step checklist for a safe, stress free flight.
Hotel rooms and holiday rentals confront dogs with a convergence of olfactory, acoustic, and territorial stressors that can trigger marking, vocalisation, and anxiety far beyond simple nerves. Understanding the root causes of these behaviours and applying evidence-based management strategies makes the difference between a stressful trip and a settled, enjoyable one.
Choosing between a home pet sitter and a cattery for a long holiday is one of the most consequential welfare decisions a cat owner can make. This guide covers how to find, vet, and prepare a professional sitter, with special guidance for anxious and elderly cats.
Navigate the crowds and petals safely with this essential Hanami guide. We cover picnic hazards, crowd management, and the etiquette of photographing pets under the cherry blossoms.
Ensure a stress-free cherry blossom viewing experience with our comprehensive safety checklist. From toxic plant identification to crowd management and picnic etiquette, here is how to keep your pet safe during Hanami.